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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,784 and 604,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,784 and 604,476 is: 776,133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,784 : 604,476 = 604,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,784/604,476 = 604,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,784x = 604,476 × 604,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,784x = 365,391,234,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,391,234,576/470,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,133.50

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